As far as good looks go, it is very hard to beat the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The E-Class is a medium-sized luxury sedan that has a long and distinguished history. The 2021 model stays true to this heritage of excellence and features a luxurious cabin, premium tech features, and a lot more. The vehicle is also superb to drive and handles like a sports car.
With the 2021 Genesis G70, you get a powerful medium-sized sedan with a host of luxury features. Despite all the best efforts by Genesis, the car still feels like a bad copy of its rivals (the E-Class, BMW 4-Series, and others). The infotainment system is outdated and the cabin features subpar materials.
Design & Styles
When it comes to interior and exterior design, the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the best-looking cars in its category. The E-Class has flared wheel arches and beautiful body contours for 2021. The interior of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is just as classy with top-notch materials used in the cabin. The instruments are all placed within easy reach and are easy to use.
When it comes to the 2021 Genesis G70, there is some effort to have a classy interior. There are leather trims as well as a well-designed cabin. Unlike other Genesis models, however, the G70 is not as refined as you would expect in a car in this category. There are hard plastics everywhere and build quality is subpar.
Technology & Safety
With the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, you get tech features that include a 12-inch infotainment display that also controls the carbon functions. Lane assist function is also standard in the 2021 E-Class. An interesting feature of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is the fact that its infotainment system can handle voice commands, making it safer to operate while driving.
When it comes to the Genesis G70, you also get a fairly good amount of tech as standard. This includes an infotainment system as well as smartphone connectivity. Again, there is where the G70 falls behind its competitors when it comes to quality. For example, the interface on the infotainment system features low-quality cartoony graphics that are clearly from Hyundai models down the line.
Performance
With the 2021 E-Class, you get a 3.5-liter turbocharged engine that makes the E-Class such a superb car to drive. Insulation and suspension are top-of-the-line meaning that you don’t feel road imperfections or hear ambient noise. Handling is great and the car stays composed even when going fast.
With the G70, you get a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine base trim that we would recommend against buying. Instead, Genesis offers an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine which delivers somewhat comparable performance with other cars in this category.
The Bottom Line
While these two vehicles are midsize luxury sedans (at least in theory), the fact of the matter is that the 2021 E-Class is streets ahead of the G70 in all aspects. This makes it the obvious winner in this comparison.
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